Continuous casting sealing method
US8413710B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 9, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 20, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB22D11/141
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A casting furnace for manufacturing a metal casting comprises an interior chamber and a secondary chamber through which the metal casting passes from the interior chamber into external atmosphere. A seal along the secondary chamber surrounds and seals against the metal casting to separate the interior chamber from the external atmosphere in a manner which allows for an extended period of continuous casting. A force producing mechanism typically forces the seal against the metal casting. Multiple seals may be used sequentially to increase the duration of the sealing capability and the continuous casting process.
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